What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €45.

How far is it from Cologne to Altenkirchen?

The distance between Cologne and Altenkirchen is 360 km. The road distance is 220.2 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Altenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €50 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Altenkirchen bus from?

Cologne to Altenkirchen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Altenkirchen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Cologne to Altenkirchen bus arrive?

Cologne to Altenkirchen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Altenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Altenkirchen is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Cologne to Altenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Altenkirchen?

There are 808+ hotels available in Altenkirchen.

Cologne to Altenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Altenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Altenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Altenkirchen, Ortsmitte via Frankfurt central train station, Hauptbahnhof, Homburg and Waldmohr, Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Homburgtrain Re1
5h 3m
€52–141
Drive 220.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Altenkirchencar 220.2 km
2h 30m
€31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Homburgbus 220 / ...
7h 46m
Train via Ingelheim am Rhein
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Ingelheim, Bahnhoftrain Rb26
2. Take the train from Ingelheim, Bahnhof to Neunkirchentrain Re3 / ...
7h 2m
€56–79
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Sued to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Homburgtrain Re1
7h 14m
€58–84

Cologne to Altenkirchen by train and bus

62Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen.

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Distance: 360.3 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Altenkirchen, Ortsmitte via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Homburg, Hauptbahnhof, Homburg, and Waldmohr, Mitte in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Altenkirchen, Ortsmitte via Frankfurt central train station, Hauptbahnhof, Homburg, and Waldmohr, Mitte in around 7h 46m.

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